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Antique silver finish

Hi there,

I am Spin casting large quantities of figurines, etc. in both pewter and zinc. I am looking for a method(without plating) to give these products an antique silver finish where the silver will have a high shine showing through the black. How is this achieved? I have a mini vibrator as well as a tumbler. Which is the best medium to use for polishing these figures after I have blackened them. And should I use some sort of polishing compound.

Thank you,

Andrew cartwright
Unforgettable Africa - Durban, South Africa

A recent letter said to blacken with shoe polish, then several coats of lacquer. You could highlight the parts to bring out the silver color before lacquer.

Tom Pullizzi
Falls Township, Pennsylvania

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